August 27, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
Sale! - 150 Featured items from Transformers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, Japanese Figures & More
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16673
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VOLTRON 30TH ANNIVERSARY JUMBO FIGURE
This 24" tall figure can shoot off its lion head hands and has wheels on its feet. it is listed at $234.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10621&mode=re...
MIRACLE ACTION FIGURE EX - MAFEX NO. 010 STORMTROOPER
This Stormtrooper figure stands about 6.3" tall and comes loaded with articulation as well as an articulated stand and blaster. It is priced at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10930&mode=re...
BATMAN ARKHAM ORIGINS PLAY ARTS KAI - ROBIN, JOKER
August 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode up!
Click here to check it out! This episode features fast food toys, including the recent Mario Kart toys from McDonald's.
They have also posted a bonus video to celebrate a new influx of subscribers - a short clip of the Daft Punk figures from Tamashii Nations.
'Game On' At Denny's With Exclusive Atari® Contest
Finalists win a trip to Las Vegas to compete in a head-to-head arcade battle
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 19, 2014 -- Denny's and Atari®, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, are upping the competition around the new remixed arcade games "Hashteroids" and "Centipup." Fans across the country are invited to fight for gaming supremacy and enter in the "Arcade Battle Royale" for the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the ultimate gameplay contest.
Hess Toy Truck to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2014 -- Hess Corporation today announced plans to celebrate the much anticipated 50th Anniversary of the Hess Toy Truck during the upcoming holiday season.
In keeping with its annual tradition, Hess will unveil the 50th Anniversary Hess Holiday Toy Truck this fall, with online pre-ordering and free shipping available at www.hesstoytruck.com starting October 2. It will also be available for purchase starting November 14 at participating Hess, Hess Express and WilcoHess retail stores on the East Coast and online with free shipping at www.hesstoytruck.com. Starting in 2015, all Hess Toy Trucks will be sold exclusively online.
To mark the golden anniversary of the Hess Toy Truck collection, Hess will also offer separately, a limited-production, individually numbered Collector's Edition Toy Truck – a first in the collection's history. It will go on sale October 2 exclusively online with free shipping at www.hesstoytruck.com. Details on the Collector's Edition Hess Toy Truck and 2014 Holiday Toy Truck will be revealed later this year.
August 20, 2014 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
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BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT STATUE - BATMAN
Batman is ready to toss a batarang in this new 9.5" tall statue based on the video game. It is listed at $99.99, saving you $25 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DCC11869&mode=re...
DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS STATUES RESTOCK
A few of the more popular DC Bombshells are back up for pre-order. They include the DC Comics Bombshells Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Poison Ivy statues at $99.99 each ($25 off the MSRP. You can check the whole bunch out at the link - be sure to get your pre-orders in, as this is the last run for these pieces.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16624
BREAKING BAD 6" GUS FRING FIGURE
August 2014 - The Toy Pizza series on YouTube has a new episode up!
Click here to check it out! This episode features Sailor Moon toys, as well as guest hosts.
August 2014 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN, ARKHAM KNIGHT AND SCARECROW ACTION FIGURES
No Batman fan's collection will be complete without these intricately sculpted action figures based on the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Knight video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Rocksteady Studios.
EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY
$24.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Action Figure
Allocations May Occur
HARLEY QUINN - 6.5"
ARKHAM KNIGHT - 6.75"
BATMAN - 6.75"
SCARECROW - 6.75"
August 2014 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL
SUPERMAN BY MOEBIUS
BASED ON THE ARTWORK OF MOEBIUS
SCULPTED BY CHRIS DAHLBERG
Legendary artist Moebius brings his unique artistic style to the Man of Steel line with this newest entry in the line of statues based on the artwork from SUPERMAN #400.
Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 8.25" Tall.
$79.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur
August 2014 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS ICONS GREEN ARROW STATUE
SCULPTED BY GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS
The Emerald Archer takes aim with this stunning statue that perfectly captures his look from DC COMICS - THE NEW 52.
Limited Edition of 5,200
Measures Approximately 10.5" Tall
$124.95 US
On Sale March 2015
Allocations May Occur
August 2014 - DC Collectibles - DEATH ANKH NECKLACE
A piece of THE SANDMAN by Neil Gaiman can become yours with this replica of Death of The Endless's signature Ankh and chain. Ankh measures approximately 2" Tall and is made of solid sterling silver.
$69.95 US
On Sale February 2015
Allocations May Occur